Media and Information
The media plays a vitally important role in society by informing the public about what’s going on in their local communities and around the world. The media as a whole takes seriously its ethical responsibility to ensure the information it shares is accurate and reliable. Unfortunately, in today’s modern world, the spreading of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda has become more prevalent. Therefore, people need to be discerning consumers of information and apply critical thinking skills when watching, reading, or listening to news and information.
What Critical Thinking Skills the Public Should Possess
How To Correct Errors About Individuals on Wikipedia
How Wikipedia Guards Against False Equivalence
How Wikipedia Guards Against Vandalism and Conspiracy Theorists
What Sports and Outdoor Media and Companies Are Doing to Fight Online Attacks
What Wikipedia Considers a Reliable Source
The Difference Between Disinformation, Misinformation, and Propaganda
What Makes People Believe In Conspiracy Theories
Whether the Impact of Disinformation is Greater Today Than in the Past
The Connection Between People’s Political Beliefs & Untrustworthy Websites They Consume
Whether Low Information Voters Are More Susceptible to Misinformation
Helping People Overcome Psychological Barriers to Factually Accurate Information That Contradicts Their Beliefs
Whether There Is a Connection Between Believing Disinformation and Becoming Radicalized
The Connection Between Political Gaslighting and Misinformation
What Are Misinformation and Disinformation
What Makes Misinformation and Disinformation So Dangerous
What Makes People Vulnerable to Believing Misinformation
Whether Social Contagion Exists with Misinformation
Whether Belief in Misinformation Increases People's Risk of Radicalization
The Psychological Barriers That Prevent People From Being Open To Information That Contradicts Falsehoods They Believe
